ICSC 1174 - GALLIC ACID

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GALLIC ACID	ICSC: 1174 (April 2017)
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS #: 149-91-7

EC Number: 205-749-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong reducing agents. Dry. Keep in the dark.
PACKAGING

GALLIC ACID

ICSC: 1174

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong reducing agents. This generates heat and flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).	Formula: C₇H₆O₅/C₆H₂(OH)₃COOH Molecular mass: 170.1 Sublimation point: 210°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.7 Solubility in water, g/100ml: 1.1 (moderate) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.7

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong reducing agents. This generates heat and flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

Formula: C₇H₆O₅/C₆H₂(OH)₃COOH
Molecular mass: 170.1
Sublimation point: 210°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 1.1 (moderate)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.7

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure See Notes.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
See Notes.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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